Richmond Council's road quality report
Richmond Council is facing concerns over its road quality after a government report rated it 'amber' and a resident claimed it has the second-worst roads in England.
In November 2026, a resident told Richmond Council's Transport and Air Quality Committee that the proportion of roads rated amber or red had increased from 35% to 41%. He highlighted a government transparency report that rated the council's road quality as 'amber'. The resident also stated that analysis by The Times ranked Richmond as having the second-worst roads in England, and noted the council has no specific road quality targets.
The concerns stem from a government transparency report that assesses road quality. The resident argued that without up-to-date information, residents cannot properly understand the situation. The report's 'amber' rating has raised concerns among local residents regarding the condition of roads in the borough.
Key facts
- In November 2026, a resident told Richmond Council that the share of roads rated amber or red increased from 35% to 41%. Source
- A government transparency report rated Richmond Council’s road quality as 'amber'. Source
- Analysis by The Times ranked Richmond as having the second-worst roads in England. Source
- Richmond Council has no specific targets for road quality in its performance indicators. Source
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